Flo Bowers
Executive Director



Campaign Chairman:

Bill Sterling

For the last sixteen years, the United Way of Virginia's Eastern Shore has relied on people like you to help us improve the quality of life for all Eastern Shore residents.

Since our inception in 1991, we have raised over $3.5 million dollars through our annual fundraising campaigns.

This success is attributed to the outstanding efforts of many volunteers and the support given by many employees, individuals and corporate donors who have contributed to our community through these campaigns.

Before you make a contribution to the United Way of Virginia's Eastern Shore, you should know the answer to these commonly asked questions. They are the key in helping you understand the difference your contribution makes.

The United Way has one mission: to help improve the qualify of life for all residents of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We make sure every donation accomplishes as much as it can.

Because ours is a volunteer-driven fundraising organization, we can operate at a very low cost. Each year, many volunteers donate their time to help us raise money. This allows more of your donation to reach agencies funded by the United Way. In turn, these agencies provide the services that help the community.

WHICH agencies do you fund ?

The United Way of Virginia's Eastern Shore funds 30 full member agencies. Full member agencies are organizations who apply directly to the United Way and meet stringent membership criteria.

The charitable organizations receiving designated and allocated United Way funds are listed HERE If you are unable to locate a particular service, please call the United Way office at (757) 787-5622.

Because we can't do it without you! With your contribution, United Way agencies can continue to provide essential services in our community. Many of these services are used by people in financial need or personal crisis; whereas others benefit all residents.

WHERE does my money go ?

It stays right here on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Only thirteen cents of each dollar pledged is used for administrative and fundraising expenses.

Emergency food and shelter, disaster assistance, family counseling, health services, drug abuse prevention, youth development and recreation programs are just some of the services supported by your contributions.

Contributions may be designated to any nonprofit organization provided that organization is tax-exempt by the IRS and may be acknowledged at the donor's request. If criterion is not met, the gift reverts to Critical Community Needs.

WHO decides how funds are distributed ?